Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Four Knights Game (C49) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 2.38 · 13 December 2022

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White
Fabiano Caruana
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteFabiano Caruana
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round2.38
  • Date13 December 2022
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C49)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 131 of 216 between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana in the Rama Chess database (2010–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 99–35 with 82 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Caruana, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.Bb5 Bb4 5.O-O O-O 6.d3 Bxc3 7.bxc3 d6 8.Bg5 h6 9.Bh4 Qe7 10.Nd2 a6 11.Bc4 Na5 12.Bb3 b5 13.Re1 c5 14.Bd5 Rb8 15.Bxf6 Qxf6 16.Nf1 Bd7 17.Ne3 Nc6 18.a4 b4 19.Qd2 a5 20.Nc4 Ne7 21.Nxa5 Nxd5 22.exd5 e4 23.cxb4 Rxb4 24.Nc6 Bxc6 25.dxc6 exd3 26.Qxd3 Rb6 27.c7 Rc6 28.Red1 Rc8 29.a5 R8xc7 30.Qb5 d5 31.a6 Rc8 32.a7 Ra8 33.Qb7 Rcc8 34.Qxd5 Qe7 35.Qd7 Rc7 36.Qxe7 Rxe7 37.g3 Rexa7 38.Rxa7 Rxa7 39.Rd5 Ra5 40.Kg2 Kf8 41.c4 Ke7 42.h4 g6 43.g4 Ke6 44.Kg3 Kf6 45.h5 g5 46.Rd6+ Kg7 47.Rc6 Ra3+ 48.f3 Rc3 49.Rxc5 Rc2 50.Rc6 Kh7 51.c5 Kg7 52.Rc7 Kf6 53.Rc6+ Kg7 54.Rc8 Kf6 55.c6 Kg7 56.Rc7 Kf6 57.Kh3 Kg7 58.Rc8 Kf6 59.Kg3 Kg7 60.c7 Kh7 61.Kh3 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Fabiano Caruana take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Four Knights Game (C49), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 61 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana?

In the 216 games between them in our database (2010 to 2025) Carlsen leads 99–35 with 82 draws. This game is number 131 of 216.

Where and when was Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 2.38, on 13 December 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Fabiano Caruana (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C49). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (121 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse the full Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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